Hallmark "Snackercize!" Christmas Ornament, 2003

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Artifact Overview

Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Christmas tree ornament

Date Made

2003

Creator Notes

Designed by Ken Crow of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.3809

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Plush
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: PROPERTY OF / XXXL / JOLLYTIME / GYM / 2003 on bottom of ornament: (C) 2003 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / MOVEMENT! / Christmas 2003 / SNACKERCIZE! / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: SNACKERCIZE! / It wouldn't feel like Christmas / without a cookie treat, / so Santa's got a method / to exercise and eat! / He takes a plate of cookies, / a bike to work his thighs, / then puts the two together / and enjoys his "Snackercise"! / Maybe Santa's famous red suit was getting a little / too tight, or perhaps Mrs. Claus was dropping some / not too subtle hints that the cookies were starting to / add up. Either way, Santa practices his own brand of / fitness training...one with proper incentive! / To set the ornament in motion, turn the knob on / the side of the ornament--Santa's legs will begin to / pedal, and his arm will bring the cookie to his / mouth for another bite! / Ken Crow / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted - Dated 2003 on top of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENTS / 30 YEARS OF COLLECTING MEMORIES / 1973 - 2003 on bottom of packaging: (C) 2003 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QLX7581